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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 318.93 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 318.93 and 176.16 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 318.93 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/318.93 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 318.93 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 56,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,182.71/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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